How to Pronounce "quixotic"
word
kwɪkˈsɑtɪk
kwik-SAH-tik
kwɪksˈɒtɪk
kwiks-OT-ik
Definition
Describes ideas or actions that are very idealistic, unrealistic, or impossible to achieve, often in a way that aims to change the world for the better.
IPA Transcription
American English
kwɪkˈsɑtɪk
British English
kwɪksˈɒtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwik-SAH-tik
UK
kwiks-OT-ik
Listen in Context
He has a quixotic dream of ending world hunger by himself.
Her quixotic ideas often surprise her friends.
Trying to fix every problem alone may seem quixotic.
It was a quixotic quest, but he never gave up hope.